Rath Yatra

The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath on the traditional chariot on Sunday commenced in the city under heavy security deployment.

Amidst traditional gaiety the devotees took out a procession with the idols of Lord Jagnnath, Subhadra and Balbhadra from the Jagnnath temple in Assi area. After passing through Durgakund, Khojwa and Shankudhara areas, the procession culminated at Rathyatra crossing where the idols were placed on the beautifully decorated traditional chariot, after religious rituals.

The three-day fair, held annually as a part of Rathyatra festival , in Varanasi City.